Sir, – Paul Delaney's lament for whistling may be somewhat premature (April 7th). Agitated football managers are always at it, as are shepherds with their dogs, and those of us wishing to hail a cab think nothing of emitting the high-pitched sound through our lips. And of course we mustn't forget the burly construction workers. – Yours, etc,
FRANK GREANEY,
Formby,
Liverpool.
Sir, – I recall an occasion when a worker, facing an onerous domestic cleaning duty for seven diminutive clients, used whistling to dramatically increase workplace productivity.
Sadly, I predict readers may dismiss this letter as a mere fairytale. – Yours, etc,
R McDERMOTT,
Rathgar, Dublin 6.
Sir, – Cal Hyland (April 9th) reminded me of an anecdote told by the late Liam Clancy, who realised the Clancy Brothers had hit the big time when he heard butcher boys whistling the tune to the Jug of Punch as they cycled through the streets of Dublin. – Yours, etc,
KIERAN McHUGH,
Howth, Dublin 13.